feat

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as in achievement
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River

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How does the noun feat differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

In what contexts can achievement take the place of feat?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When is exploit a more appropriate choice than feat?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

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Recent Examples of feat An impressive feat considering the unique challenges that come with combining perishable products, unpredictable logistics and high consumer expectations, which the company’s chief executive officer Kim Tobman says are tied to emotional life moments. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 Building the cast of Saturday Night Live is no easy feat. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Those feats, economists say, are even more impressive considering the nation was deep in the throes of a deadly, economy-scarring pandemic when Biden took office. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 The feat had been replicated in the previous two flight tests before Thursday. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for feat 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feat
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  • The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • The infusion of the Sinhala element along with Buddhism could certainly be things of a later period.
    Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Always adept at this kind of comedy action thing, Diaz has not missed a beat and does most of her stunts, as does Foxx.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Davis Gates is the lead puppeteer for the union and the mayor and chief antagonist to Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, and her mean-spirited grandstanding is little more than a series of contrived media stunts.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • As onlookers gawked, took pictures and videos of the stunt, much could be said of the meta recreation and the series’ commentary on surveillance, the nature of work and the interplay of the two in the modern world.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art.
    Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments!
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • There is no higher deed in this world, no greater act than saving the life of another human being.
    Allan Chernoff, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Much of Europe was shocked, but the deed helped consolidate Napoleon’s control over France.
    Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • The doing is what demonstrates that our commitment to growth is real and a constant work in progress.
    James Fishler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Edwards missed six of his first seven shots — all his own doing — but went on to make 11 of his final 14 attempts.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • But Willard didn’t gloat about his team’s overwhelming performance.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Saunders said members of Costco's management team typically stay a long time given the company's solid and stable financial performance.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • From implementing innovative clean energy solutions to setting ambitious emission reduction goals, countries worldwide are pressing forward, proving global climate action is unstoppable when the world unites.
    Thais Lopez Vogel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Baltimore’s crisis demands urgent action and a willingness to explore innovative approaches.
    Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025

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“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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